I kept reminding myself, late last summer, that I had to let the editor of Flying‘s back page, Bethany Whitfield, know that the first article I ever wrote for Flying had appeared in the December 1965 issue, and, therefore, would qualify for mention in the “50 Years Ago” slot in the December 2015 issue. Given the production schedule of this magazine, I would have to let her know sometime around September — but not too much earlier than that, lest it slip her mind.
Technicalities: Lifetime Achievement
Key Takeaways:
- The author reflects on the beginning of his enduring writing career for Flying magazine, which started with an article in 1965 and a feature on man-powered flight in 1968, lamenting missed anniversary mentions.
- During a period of financial hardship in London in the late 1960s, he successfully launched his writing career, secured a staff position at Pilot & Light Aeroplane, and began designing an amateur-built aircraft called "Sprite," which eventually evolved into his own "Melmoth."
- His early experiences also encompassed exploring ingenious man-powered flight concepts, a unique interview with William Burroughs, and establishing the foundation for what would become a decades-long contribution to aviation journalism.
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